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Which lymph nodes should u palpate
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‐cervical*
‐supra‐clavicular**- never normal to have enlarged ‐axillary* inguinal* |
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Generalized lymph mean?
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more likely systemic issue
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What causes lymph node enlargement?
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1. proliferation of normal cells (lymph nodes doing their job)
2. Infiltration by foreign or abnormal cells (malignancy) |
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Whats size of nodes that could be problem?
Which area is node enlargement bad |
>2 cm
- supraclavicular |
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Quality of lymph nodes and which indicate?
a. lymphoma b. malignancy or TB c. lymphadenitis |
a. firm and rubbery
b. fixed and matted c. tender warm red |
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When do you biopsy?
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4-6 not getting better
- excisional is best and fine needle aspiration has a high false negative rate |
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cat scratch bug?
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Bartonella henselae
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nose bleeds? scrotal swelling w/o transillumination, w/supraclavicular node
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Cancer maybe
Chest xray blood work |
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testicular mass painless w/o history of trauma do what?
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always chest xray and think malignancy
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